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This week, we welcomed
the Cecchi Group, from an agricultural school near Rimini.
Richard and Jill
taught the junior group and enjoyed every minute of it! Ian
took them on activities. All of the students were lively and
made the programme a great success. They learned a lot about
Britain and the we learned a lot about Italy too!
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Sunday:
The group were met by Alistair at Stansted Airport and travelled to Southampton by private coach.
When we arrived, everyone was introduced to their host families.
Monday:
The week began with a placement test to find everyone's level.
After that, students met their teachers and
had their first class. In the afternoon we went on a guided tour
around Southampton's City Walls. This was a chance to meet
other students at the school.
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Outside the
Bargate, the old entrance to the city.
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Tuesday:
After class, we went on the Titanic Trail
to learn about the famous ship that sailed from Southampton. We
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Group leaders. |
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Wednesday:
Wednesday's activity was a visit to Winchester, capital of the
former kingdom of Wessex.
We had a guided tour of the Great Hall, where we saw King Arthur's
legendary Round Table. We also went on a tour of
Winchester's beautiful cathedral.
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The cathedral was built
in Norman times.
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A bit of English
rain!
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The Great Hall.
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Thursday:
Our afternoon excursion was to Southampton's Museum of Archaeology
to learn about the early history of the city, including the Roman
settlements.
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Friday: Classwork
today included a team competition about London, ready for the
excursion on Saturday. The students all received their certificates,
and Rodolfo was given a prize of an English dictionary for being the
best student in the class. Well done everyone!
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Following a free
afternoon for souvenir shopping, we met back at the school for a
barbecue party. It was a great evening of food, music, singing
and dancing.
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A fantastic party! |
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Saturday:
The perfect end to the week:
a day trip to London. On an incredibly busy day, we saw
Buckingham Palace to see the Changing of the Guards, Big Ben, The
Houses of Parliament, 10 Downing Street, Trafalgar Square,
Piccadilly Circus and The London Eye.
We also visited the
National Gallery and saw Van Gogh's Sunflowers, watched street
entertainers in Covent Garden, and went shopping in the famous
department store Harrods. What a trip!
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The group outside
Buckingham Palace.
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Outside St James'
park, with Big Ben in the background.
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Matteo, Damiano,
Giorgio and Giovanni on top of the lion statue in Trafalgar Square
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With a street
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In the underground |
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Sunday:
Back to Stansted Airport to catch the plane home.
I had a wonderful
week showing you around. Thank you for your positive attitude.
We hope to welcome you again in the future. - Ian, Social Activities
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